Operations & Logistics Supervisor

About the role

Rio Tinto's Greenfields Exploration is looking for a Supervisor of Operations and Logistics to lead a team of four and coordinate the people, equipment, contractors and field services that keep exploration programs running safely across Australia. The role is based in Brisbane with significant travel to remote projects, including field deployments of up to two weeks at a time.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, coach and support the Operations & Logistics team, setting clear expectations for safe work and reliable delivery
• Plan and coordinate people, rosters, vehicles, equipment, camps and field services across multiple exploration projects
• Partner with geology teams, project leads and field leaders to turn exploration plans into practical operational support
• Coordinate camp establishment and field services such as water, catering, fuel, storage and critical spares
• Manage fleet and field assets, including maintenance, servicing, vehicle tracking and safe storage
• Coordinate contractors and scopes of work for earthworks, rehabilitation and other services
• Support operational compliance for hygiene, hydrocarbons and hazardous materials, keeping records and reporting current
• Work hands-on when needed, including driving, towing, refuelling and equipment handling within your competencies and licences

Required profile

• Commitment to safety, with experience leading by example in safety-critical field or operational environments
• Frontline leadership experience coordinating people, contractors and priorities in mining, earthworks, civil, construction or remote projects
• Experience planning field resources, equipment, fleet, camps or site services and adapting to changing priorities
• Ability to work in isolated environments and availability for frequent travel across Australia
• Current Australian manual driver's licence; a current Heavy Rigid (HR) licence is highly advantageous
• Experience working across field and office settings with project teams, contractors and service providers

Required skills

• Heavy Rigid (HR) driver's licence (highly advantageous)
• Helpful: forklift licence or experience operating forklifts and similar equipment
• Helpful: experience with remote camp establishment, earthworks, rehabilitation, drilling and exploration
• Helpful: experience with heavy vehicles, earthmoving equipment, drilling rigs and mobile plant, including towing and refuelling

What we offer

• A permanent position with a competitive base salary and annual incentive program
• Medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family
• Share ownership plan, company insurance and salary sacrifice and packaging options
• Career development and education assistance
• Leave including vacation, paid parental, sick and cultural leave
• Employee discounts and possible domestic relocation assistance